Navy Day Enlistment Campaign Set for Alma
A county wide Union enlistment drive kicks off with a large event in Alma on Monday. Leaders urge residents to join the effort, aiming to boost recruitment and support for Navy Day activities.
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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1918
Page
1
Navy Day in Alma Heralds Jackie Band Visit
Monday features the Detroit Recruitising Office band in Alma as Navy Day highlights recruiting efforts. Former Republic Band members join the Jackie band for a lively public concert, with navy enlistment details from Raymond Krohn and a local IC School office opening run by W J Kickbush. Lorain Dowain Forest, longtime Gratiot county pioneer, dies at 76 after a lengthy local stake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Pavaile
Detroit
Jackie
Republic Band
Raymond Krohn
Carson City
Jackie Krohn
Navy
Als
Finishing Gratiot County Bohemian War Work
Reverend Joseph Jelinek of Milwaukee has nearly completed a three month campaign for the Gratiot County Sunday School Association. He and Mr Stack of Chicago led patriotic meetings in Bohemian, urging Red Cross and Liberty Loan support. About 250 members contribute to the Dollar Club to cover expenses, with a full report due at the Riverdale convention August 17-18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Jelinek
Milwaukee
Wis
Gratiot County
Jelinek
Stack
Chicago
Red Cross
Liberty Loan
Dollar Club
Skinner
Riverdale
Alma Rabbit Club Formed For Youths In 10 To 18
A notice invites Alma boys and girls aged ten to eighteen to join a Rabbit Project club to learn care of rabbits and aid the food campaign. Members buy a pair of rabbits, house and feed them cheaply, and sell offspring or meat. Enroll by July 17 by sending name and address to BE. M. Claris, 24 W Superior. The project aims to ease meat shortages and diversify family diets with Belgian hares and other rabbits, citing U. S. Farmers Bulletin No. 496 on rapid breeding and low-cost meat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
M. Claris
Superior
U. S
Six Alma Men Enlist in U S Army in June
Six Alma men enlisted in the United States Army during June per a circular from the recruiting office this week. The names listed include Clifford Link Theodore L. Snydes Elmer T. Markham Russell R. Burrows Elton E. Durkee and Anthony J. Trendell. A Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to friends neighbors the Gleaners and Rev Duffy for kindness during illness and death of the husband and father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
United States Army
Mr. Kaiser Bill
Clifford Link
Theodore L. Snydes
Elmer T. Markham
Russell R. Burrows
Elton E. Durkee
Anthony J. Trendell
Huy W
Rev
Duffy
Mia
Ellen Forrest
Lone
Earl
Maurice
Preston
Omaha Murphys Win the Game
The Murphy Did It nine defeated Republic Truckmakers on Republic field Sunday afternoon. Omaha's nine tallied six runs while Republic failed to score. Hoover pitched for Republic, with Harper starting for Murphy Did It. The game featured strong fielding by Republic and powerful hitting by Murphy Did It, including three base hits from Hughie Archer and a three-base hit by Krug.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphy
Republic Truckmakers
Republic Field
Omaha
Hoover
Bliss
Mr. Harper
Republic
Little Old
Washington
Washington Hoover
Alma
Reed
Harper
Hay
Murphy Brigade
Hughie Jennings
Archer
Hoa Archer
Tomer Cf
J Smith
Telgard
Kissinger
Nessinger
r.Good Wilbur
Wilson
Riggles
Hamlin
Murphy Didit
Clair
Rushenbug
Corcoran
Krug
Feltman
Hazen
Moran
Republic—Smith
Balla
Hay Li
Doc
Harmon
Crisp
Alma Post Office Increases Authorized For Employees
New net raises Alma post office staff salaries by up to 200 dollars per year for those earning under 2 200. Postmaster W P Cash confirms only eligible workers gain and not those slated for increases before the law took effect. Also notes Alma office now qualifies as a first class facility with recent receipts of 12 600 for the last quarter and 40 000 annualized threshold in view. Nearby Michigan troops appoint non commissioned officers and trumpeters for Company 87.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
W. P. Cash
Company 87
Infantry
Michigan
Leon Stinchcomb
Earl Parker
Howard Lake
Glen Campibell
Frank Parker
Frank Waite
Lewis Hutchinson
Stanley Stoddard
Carla Sartor
Joseph Thomas
Lester Mead
George Schluppil
Robert Schultz
Bradley Sartor
Frank Labatt
A. M. Robinson
Neg Wee
W. I.cash
Million Dollar Mt Pleasant Firm Plans Motor Ticks Plant
The Mt Plen ant Times reports a new million dollar corporation to manufacture motor ticks in Mt Pleasant. Two buildings will be begun soon with operations to start in October. M A Holmes is named as head. the firm aims to employ 800 to 1,000 workers, boosting Mt Pleasant toward a 10,000 population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Record
Mt. Plenant Times
M. A. Holmes
Mt. Pleasant
The
Times
Transport
Tre Tr
Redpath Chautauqua Stars Announced for Alma Week
Alma prepares for the Redpath Chautauqua August 12 to 19 featuring Danturs Revue Grand Parade of the Allies and The Chocolate Soldier. Notables include Sir John Fraser FR G S and Miss Mary Maxwell soprano as the program’s marquee acts with Alma Red Cross handling ticket sales for war fund aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Dantur
John Fraser
FLR
G. S
Margery Maxwell Dunbar
Alma Chau
John Foster Fraser
FR. G. S
Bellich
France
Flanders
fMritieh
Talkane
Haxeen
Russia
Europe
Mary Maxwell
Chicago Grand Opera Company
Alm
Red Crows
Annual Budget Is Larger At School Meeting
A large crowd attended the annual school meeting Monday evening with a patriotic rally. The budget for the coming year calls for higher teacher salaries, new staff, and more supplies, but taxes per thousand should rise modestly due to district expansion. The board adopted the budget and set a 40 week school year, with two new board members elected to replace Otto Sanderhoff and A J Archer. Weather notes for June followed, including temperatures, precipitation, and an early killing frost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blink
Republi
Baum
L.A. Sharp
England
France
Italy
Otto Sanderhoff
A.J. Archer
Archer
Fred Slater
Henewit
A. P. Cook
A.J Archer
S Accord
Sanderhoff
James E. Mitchell
Newlywed Kickbushes Return to Bay City Home
Recently married Mr and Mrs W J Kickbush of Bay City have returned from their wedding tour visiting New York Pennsylvania and other states. The bride Lydia Engelhardt daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Engelhardt of Bay City is now Mrs Kickbush They have established residence on Allen avenue and will make this city their future home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Kickbush
Bay City
Kickbush
I. C
New York
Pennsylvania
Lydia Engelhardt
Charles Engelhardt
Allen Avenue
This City
Paid Fines For Violations Of City Ordinances
Two well known city men were arrested Monday evening for violating sidewalk ordinances and paid fines and costs after appearing in Justice Court before Judge Lydokinnon. They spoke loudly about the police force while accepting the penalties to avoid further trouble. Some think ordinances are passed for show and urge exemptions from punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Court
Lydokinnon
Tursday
Alma reports zero drunken arrests amid six total for month
Chief Vibber presented Alma council with a police report showing six arrests for the month none for drunkenness. Five were traffic violations and one forgery. Four arrests were under city ordinances and two under state law. The department also conducted eight investigations with no warrants issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Ayy Wee
Fourth Celebration Draws Record Crowd in Alma Parade
Alma Fourth of July celebration drew the largest crowd ever for a county event with crowds spilling into the streets. Cadets, home guards, Liberty Trucks and ornate floats highlighted a parade praised by spectators as war-spirited. Afternoon races at the track and a ball game followed, with Hon. William A. Bahike delivering a fiery address and a flag-raising ceremony led by Dr. Robinson. Racing results featured multiple classes and fast times, while crowd issues arose from spectators outside the stands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
William A. Bahike
Blinger
Wns
Robinson
Clase A
Jennivon
Hyde
Butcher Boy
Frazer
Mary A
Kean
Anna Mack
McNabb
Donovant
Claes
Paradise
Barry
Hazel Marvin
Hauek
McKinney Boy
Hawley
Hull
Wal Walter
Howard Hoyt
Carl Whitter
Suffin
Ath
Howard Hoyttat
Will Walter
W. A. Borton
Lrd
War Savings drive in Alma struggles to meet quota
After a week of canvassing in Alma, subscriptions to War Savings stamps fall short of the city quota but solicitors press on for another week. Notable gifts include over two thousand dollars from plant three and a thousand dollars from Mrs. P. F. W. Ruggles. The Republic Motor Truck Co. plans twenty thousand dollars in purchases for its workers. The campaign continues with hopes of full city coverage and timely maturing bonds, as officials urge a wholehearted response to the government loan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Kaiser Bill
Plant Three
The
Republic
FP. W. Ruggles
Henry Kuhn
Drei Dothara
Train block fine costs George Jennings a dollar a minute
George Jennings faced a hefty fine under a new Alma ordinance after stopping a northbound Ann Arbor train at Alma crossings for over the five minute limit. Justice J. L. Johnson set the penalty at ten dollars and twenty five cents, paid by Jennings. The item blends with local society notes on events, debts cleared, and community fundraising efforts including a Labor Day plan and Red Cross fundraiser by Elwell ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Jennings
Ann Arbor
Alma
Jennings
Geo. Jennings
J. L. Johnson
Justice Johnson
Traffe
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jackie Band
International Correspondence Schools
Scranton
My. Kickbush
Rickbush
Union
Buy
Lorain Dowain Forest
Brownhelm
Lorain County
Ohio
Ellen Hinkle
Duffey
WSS
Great Britain
Redpath
Chautauqua
Dungar's Revue
V. Joseph Jelinek
Rabbit Club
Whiee
Omaha Murphys
West
Post Office Department
Huy Wiss
Co. 87
Olice
Keeler
Connie Here
Vapor Announce
Million Dollar Company
Archer and
BUY WB O
P. M. Smith
Vibber
Kupartte
Driving Club’s Park
Republic Phint
Prise Howard Hoyt
W. A. Borton, Ltd
Royal Hyde
Royal
Elwell
Adv
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